Infighting mars Trump transition effort in Washington
The Trump transition team, led by loyalists and family, faces secrecy and turnover two months from inauguration. Officials say no handoff talks occurred with Pentagon, State Department, or other agencies as questions linger about the process. Navy Captain Jeff Davis stated the Pentagon stands ready to assist.
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Iowa students protest as UI statements on election tensions issued
In Iowa City students protest amid election tensions. University of Iowa releases a formal statement addressing unrest on campus. In Washington, a 2A Iowa legislator plans a bill aimed at student protesters, signaling tightropes between campus free speech and safety. Outside, Obama condemns crude nationalism in Greece. House speaker Paul Ryan to remain in leadership role.
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Officer urged to be fired over Jerime Mitchell shooting
A friend of Jerime Mitchell told Cedar Rapids City Council that Officer Lucas Jones should be fired after the Nov. 1 traffic stop left Mitchell paralyzed at Iowa City hospitals. Jones is on paid leave as state authorities review the case. a prior 2015 police shooting involving Jones was ruled justified.
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Danky” Mitchell
University of Iowa
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Cedar Rapids council rejects Blairsferry townhome project
Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously rejects Genesis Equities plan to rezone agricultural land at 4480 Blairs Ferry Rd for The Commons on Blairsferry. The 50 unit mixed rental complex on farmland was deemed out of context with the area and not a good fit.
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Iowa report says child care cliff harms work incentives
The Iowa Policy Project calls for cutting the cliff effect in child care assistance. It notes eligibility drops off at 145 percent of the federal poverty level, around $12 000 for a single person and just over $20 000 for a family of three, risking a $4 600 annual net loss for a single parent with one preschool child.
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